The Wines Of Chablis And The Yonne

Publisher description -- Rosemary George traces the history of the vineyards of Chablis, the legal steps taken to protect the quality of the wines grown in them, and describes both the traditional and the modern methods of viticulture and vinification. She covers the sale and marketing aspects of her subject, devoting a chapter to the individual négociants and growers, who are listed on a geographical basis and the more important of whom are discussed individually. Other vineyards of the Yonne (apart from Chablis), such as Irancy, Coulanges-la-Vineuse and St Bris-le-Vineux are also covered, together with their principal growers. The commercial problems which the growers of Chablis have had to face, such as the notorious imitations and price fluctuations, are discussed and a descriptive list of vintages is provided.